Samsung just announced the debut of Google's Gemini AI on Samsung Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Buds3, extending the AI capabilities already on its phone ecosystem.
The idea here is to keep Samsung users using the same AI system as the Galaxy A, S24 and S25 handsets. Gemini is also deeply integrated with Android XR, which is set to show up on Samsung's Project Moohan VR headset when it comes out.
"This update will extend AI functionalities across the entire Galaxy ecosystem, creating a more cohesive and intelligent user experience," wrote Samsung in its press release.
Having AI on your wrist, said Samsung, makes it easy to create natural language requests, like "Remember I'm using locker 43 today" at the gym. Gemini will know what you're talking about and create a reminder for you.
You could also ask Gemini to summarize an email that just came in while you're carrying the groceries. Samsung promises that Gemini can handle these requests across all your apps.
Using Gemini via Galaxy Buds, too, makes it even more seamless, said Samsung. You can use voice or pinch and hold controls to activate Gemini on your smartphone. For example, you can ask what the weather is for a run while you lace up your running shoes, and your Buds will pass the request to Gemini on your phone. All hands-free.
Having Gemini AI on your wrist and in your ears could make Samsung's assistant more context-aware so you can ask for things based on where you are or what you're doing. Having access to AI in your ears could enable things like real-time translation or smart noise-control based on your environment.
Of course, running AI on smaller devices like this could affect battery life, so we can likely expect some cloud-based solutions at first (and the way the Buds hand off the AI processing to your smartphone). It also takes a page from Apple's playbook and locks users into a specific, Google-centric ecosystem.
Ultimately, if you're using one AI system on your phone, you might as well have it work on all your compatible devices, like your smartwatch and earbuds.
Originally published on Tech Times
